About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Porter based at Wrightington Hospital for 37.5 hours per week with a shift pattern working between 1.00 pm to 9.00 pm Monday to Friday,
The post holder would be expected should the need arise to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
Based at the above siteand providing an efficient day to day Portering service for patients, service users transferring patients and all manner of stock items to and from all departments across the site.
Portering Services provides 24 hours, 7 day a week, 365 days a year service across all trust sites.The successful candidates will have good numeracy and communication skills, a reliable worker and be flexible in their availability to work all manner of shifts in any 24-hour period.
Previous experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
THIS POST IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the site porter team, you will be primarily responsible for the removal of waste from all areas within the Trust. However, you may be asked to undertake a wide range of duties as directed by the Porter Supervisors / Hotel Services Officers, if service levels require this.
Providing an efficient day to day Portering service for patients, service users transferring patients and all manner of stock items to and from all departments across the site.
To support the provision of clinical services throughout the Trust, undertaking the movement of patient's goods and waste as required. Using vehicles, powered movers and equipment as directed.
Portering Services provides 24 hours, 7 day a week, 365 days a year service across all trust sites.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
As a member of the site porter team, you will undertake a wide range of duties as directed by the Porter Supervisors / Hotel Services Managers.
You are required to undertake the movement of patients and goods as required. Using vehicles, powered movers and equipment as directed.
Support the provision of clinical services to Wards and Departments.
Planning and Organisational Duties
Undertakes daily tasks as requested by Porter Supervisor, Wards and Departments. Movement of patients including the deceased, by bed chair or trolley. Movement of goods, e.g. mail, medical gasses, pharmacy items, samples, dirty linen & waste. Satisfactory performance of duties as laid down in Department Operational Policies, in accordance with approved methods, frequencies and standards. Use of equipment and machinery as directed. Use of electrical/conventional vehicles as directed. Communications and Key Working Relationships
Adopt a flexible approach when undertaking Porter duties as part of the hospital support team. Use radio/pager communication systems as directed. Prompt response to radio or bleep calls. Routine communication with patients hospital staff and public. Compliance with Trust and Local procedures. Responsibility for Finance
May be required to secure buildings. Always keep personal equipment secure e.g. bleeps/radios. Compliance with Trust and Local procedures. Responsibility for Human Resources
Demonstrate own duties to new starters. Attend courses as directed, ensure compliance with mandatory training. Compliance with Trust and Local procedures. Complete timesheet or work record. Responsibility for Health & Safety
Responsible for ensuring own safety at work. Report any equipment defects to Supervisors. Significant manual handling required, e.g. Patients, trolleys, waste bins, cages. Reports accidents at work and defects with machinery and buildings to the Porter Supervisor. Act as part of the Fire Response/Major Incident response team. Compliance Trust and Local procedures.
Person Specification
Additional Essential
Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation. Working unsociable hours Flexibility to provide cover for colleagues Responsive to service need
Knowledge Essential
A general understanding of why Portering Services are important to patient care
Qualifications Essential
No formal qualifications are required: an induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on use of equipment/machinery, infection control and manual handling.
Desirable
NVQ level 1 or equivalent
Experience Essential
Previous Experience is not required but is appreciated
Desirable
Customer Services background
Skills Essential
Literacy and numeracy skills are required Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a range of people including service users Ability to organise & prioritise day to day tasks Ability to be flexible and work across a range of departments and areas
Desirable
Previous experience of mechanical equipment Full Driving Licence Experience of Manual handling Experience with Medical gases
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6 9EP
Hall Lane
Appley Bridge
WN6 9EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)